Question · asked by 1 review
Resin-based fissure sealant (2nd/3rd/4th generation) vs No sealant (control/no treatment): Adverse effects
- Population
- Children and adolescents (general population, aged under 20 years)
- Intervention
- Resin-based fissure sealant (2nd/3rd/4th generation)
- Comparison
- No sealant (control/no treatment)
- Outcome
- Adverse effects
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Resin-based fissure sealant (2nd/3rd/4th generation) vs No sealant (control/no treatment) Adverse effects · Children and adolescents (general population, aged under 20 years) Pit and fissure sealants for preventing dental decay in permanent teeth (2017) · Cochrane All outcomes | Two trials measured adverse effects. None were reported. | 2 studies | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pit and fissure sealants for preventing dental decay in permanent teeth 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2016-08 | Not listed | Not assessed |
How reviews are matched to this question
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